The Optimal Monetary Instrument for Prudential Purposes.

The purpose of this paper is to assess the choice between adopting a monetary base or an interest rate setting instrument to maintain financial stability. Our results suggest that the interest rate instrument is preferable, since during times of a panic or financial crisis the Central Bank automatic...

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Autori principali: Goodhart, C, Sunirand, P, Tsomocos, D
Natura: Working paper
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: Oxford Finance 2008